Sor-Varanger Reiselivsforum - Winter activities

Winter activities When the winter comes, it can be very cold in Sør-Varanger. One winter day in February 1999, the temperature went down to -52 ° C in Strand in the Pasvik valley. Such temperatures rarely occur though. Kirkenes and the surrounding areas have to face the fact that they are covered in snow around 6 month each year (snow from November to April). But this provides the opportunity for a lot of winter activities, which the people love so much up here. Sør-Varanger's tour operators offer a lot of adventures for those who wish to participate in an organized excursion. If you want to do something on your own: you can easily enjoy the never-ending silence and be fascinated by the northern light just by leaving the city centre behind you in a 10 minute walk. Beside the tours that our tour operators offer, the possibility to arrange your own tour is great. The landscape in Sør-Varanger invites to cross-county skiing in our prepared tracks, but also for those who would like to take their own path off the tracks. The tourist information office will gladly assist you with any information and tips that you need. Activities that are offered in this winter time are dog-sledge trips, snowmobile tours, ice fishing, king crab safari, the snow hotel, sightseeing & relaxation in an arctic environment. The best period to experience the winter activities in Kirkenes is from December to April
Arctic Adventure Resort A tour operator in exciting and untouched nature alongside the Barents Sea, near the Russianborder. King Crab safari, snowmobile tour to Grense Jakobselv, sea-rafting, ice diving, local menu and accommodations close to the fjord. Sauna and a wooden bath tub under the northern light. For groups and individuals. Located in Jarfjordbotn, 25 km from Kirkenes. phone: e-mail:
Barentssafari With its base in Kirkenes Barentssafari can offer you: Snowscootertours, Sightseeingtours into the Pasvik Valley, ATV Safaris (Quadsafari), renting of lavvu, snowscooters, ATVs, trailers, small busses etc., passenger transportation with small busses, dogsledding, ice-fishing, Fjord-Fishing. Additionally we can offer you combined tours with our local partners, such as: Kingcrab-Safaris, Tours to Russia & Finland. We also organize your accommodation and transportation by request. Fjellveien 28, 9900 Kirkenes phone: e-mail: www.barentssafari.com
Bioforsk Svanhovd Discover & learn about the Øvre-Pasvik National Park. The National Park Center is open on weekdays from 9.00 to 15.00. The Svanhovd also offers accommodation with sauna in a silent and natural environment & a conference center. Welcome to Bioforsk Svanhovd! Svanvik, 35 km from Kirkenes phone: e-mail: www.bioforsk.no/svanhovd
BIRK – Huskies, Nature and Food Dog-sledge kennel with different activities to offer. Go on to a northern light safari or a guided tour in Pasvik with a team of huskies. We offer both short and long tours with or without overnight-stay in cabins. If you want you can drive your own team of huskies. Dog-sledging may be combined with a meal in the woods or in a lavvo, sauna and outdoor hot-tub right next to the border river to Russia, snow mobile tours or other Winter activities. Accommodation, food and cabin rental. Melkefoss, Pasvikdalen, 53 km from Kirkenes phone: e-mail:
Gabba – The Reindeer Safari Park You get very close to the reindeers in a natural environment. This will be a good photo opportunity. Get to know the arctic nature and this special animal. Guiding, nature drink, and warm clothing are offered (winter). Daily departures all year. Lavvu-camp with Rudolf, who will give you the Christmas feeling. 1 km walking distance from the Grenseland Museum. phone: e-mail:
Kirkenes Fjørd Fiske Fishing tours, adventures and hunting tours. Guided tours into the Pasvik valley: Treriksrøysa (the point where Norway, Russia and Finland meet) & the national park. Guided tours to Grense Jakobselv. Snow mobile safari, ice-fishing and guided tours through the whole municipality. Storskog, 15 km from Kirkenes Mobil: e-mail: http://www.fjord-fiske.no/
Neiden Fjellstue Snow mobile safaris with different themes (the northern light, the ocean, the mountains), Guided ice-fishing tours up in the mountains, arctic survival tours for groups, transportation. Neiden, 43 km from Kirkenes phone: e-mail: www.samitour.no/norsk/neiden/index.html
Pasvikturist AS – your local tour operator with more than 20 years experience Our experienced guides will take you on an unforgettable trip. Pasvikturist is a full-line provider for Northern Norway and Russia. Fixed tours in winter: snowmobile tours, husky safari, is fishing, hot tub and sauna, King Crab Safari, snow hotel. Fixed tours to Russia: Weekendtrips to Murmansk, Daytrips to Russia and more. Contact us, we would like to help with your travel planning. Welcome! Pasvikturist, Boks 157, 9915 Kirkenes phone: + e-mail: www.pasvikturist.no
Radius Kirkenes AS – Kirkenes booking and adventures We are here for you – from the planning to arrival, throughout your stay to the departure in/ from the Barents region. We handle and book individual travels, chartered tours, group travels, expedition, events and conferences. From every December on will we open our Snow Hotel with 10 suites, reception and a bar. Kielland Torkildsens gt. 7, Postbox 200, 9915 Kirkenes phone: E-mail: www.kirkenessnowhotel.com
Sollia Guesthouse & Restaurant Gapahuken We can Husky safari in varied terrain, through forests, valleys and on the frozen lakes. Enjoy the silence while you are driving your own team or come along as a passenger. Feel the interaction between dogs and yourself, while you are safely guided through the winter landscape next to the border of Russia. The tour concludes with a good lunch with local produces at Gapahuken restaurant. We also have accommodations and many other activities with and without dogs. Welcome! Approx. 9 km from Kirkenes phone: e-mail: www.storskog.no